Super easy side dish

Zucchini Matchstick with Breadcrumbs

This recipe is something I came up with when I had a surplus of zucchini and wanted something new and easy and something that my husband might like. I don’t really measure so feel free to change the measurements to suit your taste. Let me know if you make any adjustments that work out well.

Ingredients

	1	Tbsp olive oil
	1	Tbsp butter
	1	medium zucchini cut into matchsticks (2-3 inches long and ¼” on each side)
	1	clove garlic minced
	1	tsp. orange zest (lemon would work too, but reduce amount)
	1	tsp fennel pollen
	1	tsp. salt - to taste
	1	tsp. pepper - to taste
	2	Tbsp fine dry breadcrumbs - homemade are best, but store bought breadcrumbs work too. The final dish should be slightly moist but crisp. Add oil/butter as needed.

Steps

1. Cut zucchini into matchsticks
2. Mince garlic
3. Zest orange
4. Heat non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
5. Add butter and oil
6. When hot, add zucchini and saute until just starting to soften
7. Add ½ each of the salt and pepper
8. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes or until you can smell it
9. Add orange zest and saute for 1 minute
10. Add rest of salt and pepper to taste
11. Continue sauteing until zucchini reach desired texture - I prefer al dente and slightly browned
12. Add breadcrumbs and saute until all the butter and oil is absorbed and the breadcrumbs are beginning to brown. 
13. Serve and enjoy.